Principal – The Perse School (Singapore)

For  August 2026

After an extraordinarily successful opening year, The Perse School (Singapore) is looking for a Principal to lead this fast-growing, values-driven 3-18 school (currently going up to Year 10), and establish its position in the vanguard of Singapore international education.

With Futuris (the K12 platform which owns and operates The Perse School (Singapore)) exploring new international opportunities, current Principal Ms. Lynne Oldfield will assume the role of Executive Principal, hence the need for a new Principal to run the Singapore campus.

With a Cambridge legacy of over 400 years, The Perse School in Cambridge ranks among the top ten UK British independent schools. The Singapore campus, for which it provides quality assurance, opened just over a year ago in January 2025, and with 800 pupils already on the roll, it can lay claim to being the most successful Singapore opening in over a decade. Current approved capacity is 1,400 due to traffic restrictions, but a future roll of 1,800-2,000 is possible based on local market practice and track record.

The Perse School (Singapore) seeks to offer a premium education at a very competitive price point, offering a rich pupil experience, but without ostentation or extravagance. Parents have responded extremely well to this offer. Pupils experience the Cambridge International Curriculum in Early Years, Primary and Lower Secondary before embarking on IGCSE and International A-levels. There is a focus on core subjects like Mathematics, English, Science, Languages, and Digital Literacy, enhanced by future-focused areas such as Global Perspectives, Coding, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainability. Extra-curricular programmes are rich and diverse. The carefully curated Bukit Timah campus is surrounded by nature reserves but is only 20-30 minutes from the CBD.

The successful candidate is likely to be a sitting Principal with demonstrable experience of and passion for academic excellence. (It is unlikely that the new appointee will currently be in a pastoral role). The Principal will not be burdened by business or operational matters, and they should relish the opportunity to focus on the success and happiness of the young people in their care. They should embrace The Perse values, commit to academic excellence, offer a warm, collaborative approach to leadership, and bring passion to a prestigious project that has enjoyed such a successful start. The successful candidate should also be able to show a track record of managing rapid enrolment growth and a continuous improvement mindset.

Compensation will be competitive with an attractive performance driven incentive package.

Interested candidates are invited to contact Hannah Green, International Appointments Consultant, at hannahgreen@rsacademics.com for an initial confidential discussion, including a copy of your CV/resume.

The closing date for applications is: Monday 2nd March 2026 at 10.00am (UK time)

To apply, please click the Apply Now link to complete your application form electronically. 

The online application form will prompt you to upload a copy of your CV and a covering letter in PDF format – preferably of no more than two pages, addressed to Mr Chris Edwards, Senior Advisor RSAcademics. The letter should explain the attractions of the role, the relevance of your experience and your education philosophy, and other information that can demonstrate your alignment with the role. Please make your letter as specific as you can, addressing the role, The Perse approach and the opportunities presented by The Perse. A letter that is largely generic may result in your application not being considered.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as early as they are able.

Should you have any queries relating to uploading your application documents, please contact Amy Murphy, Operations Administrator, at applications@rsacademics.com. Amy can also be reached by calling +44 (0) 204 6269 791.

The Perse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be prepared to undergo stringent child protection screening including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS (or equivalent) is required.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

The safeguarding responsibilities of this post are detailed in the candidate information brochure.

RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.